Armchair Traveller

Armchair Traveller

I had been putting off camping with my toddler until he was out of a cot – it was put in the too-hard basket. I was concerned about the practicalities of sleeping, eating and the sheer volume of equipment required to experience some ‘relaxation’. But as it turns out, camping with children and toddlers is a blast.

“Something wonderful happens when women get together. No matter their background, their culture, whatever their walk in life, when women get together they find a point of connection. They inspire each other and nurture each other.”

Boeing Dreamliners have revolutionised 21st century air travel for passengers and Air New Zealand is set to become the first airline in the world to launch the 787-9 on their new Perth to Auckland route.

If you look at Australia's nine major ski resorts plotted out in a line through Australia's alpine region, Falls Creek rests somewhere in the middle. But don't let Falls' distance from major cities throw you off – its position is its greatest charm.

The Solomon Islands could well be the next Fiji – the next favourite destination for Aussie families. Solomon Islanders are friendly, welcoming, great with kids – and the place has that same “Fiji Time’ quality to it.